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Gunnar Branson updated their profile Sep 9, 2011
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commercial real estate’s “new normal”: no wiggle room.

(This article is excerpted from series of articles I am writing for Summer Street Advisors.  For a print version, click here.)As commercial real estate enters the second half of 2011, perhaps somewhat oppressed by fears of European debt contagion, the US…See More
A blog post by Gunnar Branson was featured Aug 19, 2011
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The Slow and Painful Recovery: Is This What Change Looks Like?

(This is a reprint of an article written for Wrightwood Capital.  Click here for print version) It’s difficult to remain up-beat in times of crisis, recession and recovery.  The economy is improving, but it doesn’t always feel good. At the same time, there are plenty of reasons to be positive. Commercial real estate…See More
Blog post by Gunnar Branson Feb 24, 2011
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know what you don’t know: the unique challenges of community bank distressed debt portfolios

(This article is excerpted from series of articles I am writing for Summer Street Advisors.  For a print version, click here.)Despite the difficulties of the Great Recession, there is some consolation:1) It could have been worse;2) There are selective opportunities to invest in distressed debt portfolios.With the worst days of the downturn…See More
A blog post by Gunnar Branson was featured Feb 17, 2011
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know what you don’t know: the unique challenges of community bank distressed debt portfolios

(This article is excerpted from series of articles I am writing for Summer Street Advisors.  For a print version, click here.)Despite the difficulties of the Great Recession, there is some consolation:1) It could have been worse;2) There are selective opportunities to invest in distressed debt portfolios.With the worst days of the downturn…See More
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Blog posts by Gunnar Branson Jan 24, 2011
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Gunnar Branson commented on Jean-Claude Goldenstein's blog post 'New media: CRE leaders explain why you don't want to miss out'
Social media seems especially suited to commercial real estate. It's practically designed for thought leadership - and helps professionals initiate conversations with a higher level of insight, better solutions and a deeper network.  This…
Jan 24, 2011
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The Case for Value-Add Investing in 2011

(This is a reprint from Wrightwood Capital's regular column, The Credit [r.e.]View)Everyone’s closing the books on 2010, a year that perhaps can best be described as “not as bad as 2009”. According to Real Capital Analytics, there was over…See More
Blog post by Gunnar Branson Jan 19, 2011
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could something go right in 2011?

(This is a reprint from Wrightwood Capital's regular column, The Credit [r.e.]View)Given the uncertainty in the economy, the significant loss of value in commercial real estate markets, regulatory change, ongoing deleveraging of portfolios and the threat of exogenous economic shocks brewing in Europe, Asia and elsewhere, it takes very little imagination to predict what could go wrong next year.  To borrow,…See More
A blog post by Gunnar Branson was featured Dec 24, 2010
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could something go right in 2011?

(This is a reprint from Wrightwood Capital's regular column, The Credit [r.e.]View)Given the uncertainty in the economy, the significant loss of value in commercial real estate markets, regulatory change, ongoing deleveraging of portfolios and the threat of exogenous economic shocks brewing in Europe, Asia and elsewhere, it takes very little imagination to predict what could go wrong next year.  To borrow,…See More
Blog post by Gunnar Branson Dec 22, 2010
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This group will focus on web 2.0 tools that will help all CRE professionals increase productivity, sales and self marketing. We will also discuss best practices for SEO (search engine optimization) and how a great SEO strategy will grow your revenue.
Gunnar Branson joined Maxwell Finn's group Dec 3, 2010
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is there room for value-add investing in an "era of less"?

As the economic recovery lumbers on at an inexorable pace, it is difficult to believe we will return to the “normal” market conditions of a few years ago any time soon. The very meaning of normal may have changed for the foreseeable future. A swift rebound is unlikely. As Bill Mitchell, Managing Director of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler advised during Wrightwood Capital’s…See More
Blog post by Gunnar Branson Dec 3, 2010
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The Echo Boom: A New Wave of Market Change

(Click here for print version) For all of us slogging through one of the most difficult real estate markets in a lifetime, it may be difficult to believe that new growth is on the horizon. The problems of today will not be solved easily or quickly, but a powerful growth force is stirring that can push commercial real estate into a new era of change. Are we ready for it? Are we adjusting our strategies to…See More
Blog post by Gunnar Branson Nov 12, 2010
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Mr. Branson has over 20 years experience in professional services sales, product innovation and marketing. He has transformed businesses and accelerated growth as a leader, strategist, business developer and innovator.

Commercial Real Estate clients have included Jones Lang LaSalle, Wrightwood Capital, GE Real Estate and others.

Gunnar believes that innovation isn't something you do at an off-site - rather it's a daily survival strategy for every employee in a company. He conducts round tables, presentations and blogs on the subject and is developing a book with the working title, "Jump the Groove; a hacker's guide to innovation".

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Epic Recovery and the Persistence of Uncertainty

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 12:42pm 0 Comments

One of the more frustrating and dangerous summers in recent memory is finally coming to a close, and now it’s time to figure out how to finish out the year. In the past two months, we have experienced a significant stumble in the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) market, a frightening game of brinksmanship with the U.S. federal debt ceiling, continued European debt problems, a Washington, D.C. earthquake and an historic hurricane plowing through most of the Northeast. It’s a…

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commercial real estate’s “new normal”: no wiggle room.

Posted on August 3, 2011 at 4:48pm 0 Comments

(This article is excerpted from series of articles I am writing for Summer Street Advisors.  For a print version, click here.)

As commercial real estate enters the second half of 2011, perhaps somewhat oppressed by fears of European debt…

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CMBS 2.0: Is It Safe to Get Back in the Water?

Posted on June 17, 2011 at 11:17am 0 Comments

(This article is excerpted from series of articles I am writing for Summer Street Advisors.  For a print version, click here.)

The Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) market is back!  Is that a good thing?  How should investors approach CMBS this time around?…

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CMBS 2.0 and the new rules for mezzanine debt

Posted on May 25, 2011 at 11:02pm 0 Comments

(This is a reprint of an article written for Wrightwood Capital.  Click here for a print version)

 

The good news making the rounds of the commercial real estate marketplace this year is the long awaited return of CMBS.  According to Real Capital Analytics,…

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At 4:21pm on September 23, 2009, Jean-Claude GoldensteinJean-Claude Goldenstein said…
Welcome to CREOpoint Gunnar. I co-founded CREOpoint last year with a few friends from Ernst & Young, Citibank, WPP, Newsweek etc. Noted our joint friendship of Steve Felix and interest in innovation. Would love to get your feedback. Best, JC
 
 
 

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